Michele Ansell
Has a lifelong passion for dogs and has been training since the 1990
Michele lives with her seven dogs in the beautiful Herts country side, Running her own dog training school
All training is treat based,
Michele has been qualified since the 1990s but has never stoped her education with dogs , still attending courses ,workshops to update her knowledge with dogs
Listed club for Good citizen ,bronze ,silver and gold. We teach Scentwork, Rally. Hoopers, puppy class to advanced training,
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire
Avis Boreham
Avis has been training with gundogs since the late 1990's teaching Gundog work to dogs and handlers
Avis is semi-retired, spending more time with her own working dogs but available for advice. Avis still works alongside other trainers making sure her methods are up to date and constantly adding to the bank of knowledge. She can recommend you to a trainer in her area.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Malin Carden-Lovell
Doggy Sleepover offers one-to-one obedience training, puppy socialisation training, group walks/re-call training and behaviour consultations
After raising her children and working as a pre-school teacher for 10 years, Malin turned her passion for dogs to a full time career, and in 2012 Malin founded Doggy Sleepover, a luxury home boarding/daycare facility in the Chiltern Hills, on the boarders of Beds, Bucks and Herts. Her family now share their home with a large pack of boarding dogs of various sizes and breeds, and spend many hours exercising the pack in the beautiful countryside.
Membership Type:
Assistant Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire
Sharon Chamberlin
Sharon Chamberlin is Director and Head of Training at Doberdayz/Barking Mad Dog Training School and Behavioural Centre Rickmansworth
Sharon Chamberlin through Doberdayz/BMDTS offers Positive Reward based Training from Puppy Classes incorporating valuable Life Skills, to Adult Gold Star level, Training and Behavioural 121 Consultations.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire Oxfordshire
Richard Clarke
Richard, with his team of over 30 instructors, currently runs several Barking Mad Dog Training and Behavioural Centres in the South East of England
Their aim is to promote positive, reward based training with an emphasis on looking at breed specific behaviour.
Richard and his team offer the following services in relaxed and fun surroundings: Puppy and Adult Pet Training Classes, Training and Behavioural one 2 one’s, Agility, Working Trials, Gundog, Flyball, Treibball, Nosework, Tracking and Specialist Detection Courses, Instructors Courses (non accredited), Intensive Training Workshops and Courses.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Joanne Croft
It is a privilege to be assisting and educating dog owners. Good communication between dog and owner is key to ensuring a calm happy and stable home
Jo deals with all dog training and behaviour cases, assisting clients on a one to one basis with a variety of problems, including integrating a puppy into family life, training the dog to be obedient, dealing with common problems and rehabilitating more complex aggression and anxiety cases.
Jo has recently set up a free educational blog on her website, aiming to provide valuable knowledge to new dog owners, beginning with important puppy advice and including training tips and canine behaviour
Services offered:
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Clare Drew
Classes pet dog obedience for both puppy and adult dog. One to one behaviour consultations Puppy, issues in the home, new or rescue dog and behaviour issues
Clare is an inspirational trainer with her classes focusing on fun and positive ways to teach your dogs, her friendly and encouraging personality inspires people to keep on coming and to achieve their desired goals; and importantly, for them to have fun and bond with their dogs.
Group classes cover general pet dog obedience for both puppy and adult dog. One to one behaviour consultations Puppy, issues in the home, new or rescue dog and behaviour issues.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Essex Hertfordshire London
David Drew
David runs Homeward Hounds Dog Training and Behaviour School in Theydon Bois, Epping, Essex.
David has owned and trained dogs for many years. He is fantastic at working with high energy, nervous or fearful dogs, he has a calm, positive attitude along with a wealth of experience and many techniques to get the best results from your dog.
Group classes on Friday evenings and cater for puppy and adult dogs. One to one consultations are for owners with dog's experiencing behaviour issues. Puppy consultations for new owners to give their puppy the best possible start.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Essex Hertfordshire London
Kirsty Harris
Hertfordshire
Kirsty runs assessments, weekly puppy classes, obedience classes and also private sessions with clients that are having behaviour issues with their dogs and creates tailored programmes.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire
Keith Hilton
Keith offers 1 to 1 obedience training for dogs of all ages and specialises in helping rescue dogs integrate into a new family.
Keith’s passion is helping rescue dogs and he has volunteered for German Shepherd Rescue Elite for the past seven years assessing, rehabilitating and providing post adoption support for rehomed dogs. He also runs a local socialisation walk group primarily for rescue dogs.
Keith offers 1 to 1 training and behaviour advice, assisting clients with a variety of problems, including integrating a new dog into family life, training the dog to be obedient and dealing with common behaviour problems.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Shanon Hochman
Shanon is passionate about helping people and dogs to gain a greater understanding of one another & can help with any issue related to pet behaviour
Shanon is passionate about empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools to help them understand and influence their dogs’ behaviour and can assist with any behavioural issue related to general pet obedience/behaviour. She specialises in separation anxiety and has worked with some of the county’s most accomplished Canine Behaviourists. She is currently the Guild of Dog Trainers Education Development Executive.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
London Hertfordshire
Gill Holding
Gill offers Pet Obedience Classes, including Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme at all Levels. Gill also offers 121 lessons through Baldock Top Dogs Ltd.
Gill has over 30 years experience of owning and training dogs. Gill also has qualifications and has attended many courses to gain knowledge of dogs and how they learn. Gill offers 121 and/or group classes for pet dogs as Head Instructor at Baldock Top Dogs Ltd. This club has Listed Status with the Kennel Club to enable the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme to be taught and tested. Gill teaches all the levels and is also an Examiner at all Levels for the KCGCS. All training is kind and reward based
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire Bedfordshire
Faith Huseyin
Faith specialises in 121 puppy training, dog obedience training and behavioural issues for puppies, dogs and rescue dogs of all ages.
Faith has always owned dogs and runs a dog training and dog walking business in Enfield, North London. She is keen to help owners understand dog behaviour and why training is so important throughout the life of a dog from puppy to adulthood. Through learning and play, owners can have a positive relationship with their dog.
Lessons include 121 puppy training, dog obedience training and dog or puppy behaviour modification and Faith is an ethical dog trainer.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
London Hertfordshire Essex
Vicky Lawes
Vicky specialises in behaviour reformation and enjoys helping owners alter their dog’s unwanted and problematic behaviours resulting in a more balanced dog
Vicky also offers one-2-one puppy training, dog training and pre-puppy consultations. Vicky is an experienced dog trainer and handler and works alongside some of the UK’s most prolific dog experts of today. Vicky continues to attend canine behaviour and training courses; she has passed all Level 4 and 5 courses within the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training and assists as a course assistant, coordinator and dog handler.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Mic Martin
Mic is now well known as the no nonsense dog trainer on the hit BBC series Dog Borstal.
He has competed at the highest level in Regional Dog Trials and Civilian Working Trials. He has studied Dog Behaviour with the Animal Care College and is a Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers. In 2002 he became K9 Consultant and Instructor to the late President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Military Police of the United Arab Emirates. Since then he has completed two more overseas assignments.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Mark Mayho
Mark offers group classes for both puppies and adults and is a specialist in solving any type of behaviour problems in dogs.
One to one training classes are also available as well as gundog training and working trials. All of the methods that Mark uses are kind, reward based techniques.
Mark is often called upon to advise veterinary surgeons on all aspects of canine behaviour and has featured on the BBC.
Over the years Herts Canine has grown from strength to strength now also offering canine hydrotherapy and a dog boarding facility.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Sara Muncke
Sara is the Rescue Centre Manager of the Chilterns Dog Rescue Society and has worked and trained with rescue dogs for more than thirty years
Sara is well qualified to advise owners planning to take on a new dog from any source as well as supporting them during the crucial introductory period.
Sara also works with owners and their dogs on a one to one basis to address a wide variety of training or behavioural concerns. Sara is a qualified teacher, a Member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association and Rescue Consultant for the Pet Education Training and Behaviour Council.
Services offered:
- One to One Trainer
Membership Type:
Master Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire
Denise Price
Bedfordshire Dog Trainer offering private lessons. Popular 1-2-1 lesson subjects: poor recall, pulling on lead, puppy training, settling in a rescue dog.
Denise Price BSc MA currently trains 1-2-1 at clients' homes, helping with basic obedience training and common canine problems. She can help with issues such as improving recall, loose lead walking, preventing jumping up, toilet training, and separation anxiety. Denise also offers preparation packages for clients about to get (or recently acquired) a puppy or re-homing a new dog, ensuring clients get off to a great start.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Peter Ross
Pete has spent many years specialising in dog to person and dog to dog aggression, and particularly enjoys working with and rehabilitating rescue dogs
Since 2000 he has run his own dog school Rossway Dog Training, which offers excellent facilities in 3½ acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, including a lake for gundog work, both indoor and outdoor training facilities and agility course. Classes are offered for Puppy training and socialisation, pet dog intermediate and advanced obedience, Gun dog training, as well as one to one behavioural work carried out at the school or in the home.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire
Lisa Slater
Lisa offers obedience and behavioural 1-2-1 training using force free, reward based methods, as well as group training walks and puppy pre-inoculation packages.
Lisa has several qualifications with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training and has spent the last 18 months gaining practical experience working at DogAbility in Sawbridgeworth. In addition to training, Lisa also runs her own dog walking business and has gained vast experience handling different dogs of all breeds.
Services offered:
- Adult Class Trainer
- Puppy Class Trainer
- One to One Trainer
- Behaviour Advice
Membership Type:
Dog Trainer
Areas covered:
Hertfordshire Essex